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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.28, 387.90 and 183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.28, 387.90 and 183 is: 252.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.28 : 387.90 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.28/387.90 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.28x = 387.90 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.28x = 70,985.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,985.70/281.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.37

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